1770 The History of Sir Charles Grandison
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Description
Leather Binding
First published in 1753, in 'The History of Sir Charles Grandison', Samuel Richardson tells the story of the exemplary Sir Charles Grandison, a wealthy and virtuous man who navigates the challenges of love and marriage with integrity and honour.
The book was viewed as a response to Henry Fielding's 'The History of Tom Jones'.
ESTC Citation No. T58982
With a half title and frontispiece to volume I.
With the inscription of Anna Maria Dudley to each front free endpaper.
A lovely copy of one of English writer and printer Samuel Richardson's major works. He was also known for the works 'Clarissa' and 'Pamela'.
Condition
In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Rubbing to spine heads and tails, with small losses of leather to back strip heads. Head and tail of front joint of volume I, II, IV, V and VI starting, with boards firmly held. Head of front and rear joints of volume III starting and firmly held. Inscriptions to head of front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot to final few leaves.
Very Good
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